Beginner's Guide to Kintsugi : The Japanese Art of Repairing Pottery and Glass / Michihiro Hori.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hori, Michihiro, 1975- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Pottery--Repairing--Japan--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Pottery.

Lacquer and lacquering--Japan--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Lacquer and lacquering.

Genre:

Handbooks and manuals

Physical Description:

1 online resource (102 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Tokyo : Tuttle Publishing, [2022]

Summary:

This book serves as a comprehensive guide to the Japanese art of Kintsugi, the practice of repairing broken pottery with lacquer mixed with powdered gold, silver, or platinum. Authored by Michihiro Hori, the book introduces readers to the history, techniques, and philosophy behind Kintsugi. It is designed for both beginners and those with some experience, offering a step-by-step approach to repairing ceramics using traditional and accessible materials. The author aims to make the art form enjoyable and economical while preserving its cultural authenticity and safety. The book includes detailed instructions on various methods, such as mending shards, chips, and cracks, and discusses the importance of seeing beauty in imperfections. It is targeted at craft enthusiasts and anyone interested in Japanese art and culture. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Getting started

Kintsugi basics

Kintsugi finishing touches

Other kintsugi applications.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9781462922925

1462922929

OCLC:

1292359180